Sammy Sandbag

Thanks again. This was my first "real" system build up. I installed two amps, components, and a pre-built RF sub in my last truck, but used all the factory speaker wiring. This one on the other hand gave me some new found respect for those who do these awesome installs.

Well I'm a mod over at TT, so I just had the topic hidden from the public while I worked on it. I actually finished most of the install a while ago, but hadn't finished the write-up. The RLi-10's are nice. Real clear and will go low. Definately not an SPL type sub, but great for my needs. Thanks for all the compliments guys.

I was going to post this in the Show Off forum, but it won't let me. Rather than copying what I've already posted elsewhere, I'll just give you the link: http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-visu...I AM A-sirius.html It's a pretty long write up, but lots of pictures.

Well the original target was .7 ft^3, so that's why I was concerned. It'll probably end up being around .60 since I'm going to have to flush mount the subs. Man this box is a female dog. I'm jealous of you SUV and car guys, there's just no room under my back seat. Check for photos: http://www.titantalk.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=508

Thanks Mike. I did some reworking to try and gain some more space. If my calculations are correct, I can get about .74 ft^3 per sub before basket displacement. I believe you said the RLi-10 has a volume around .1 ft^3, so giving me .64 ft^3. How do you think that will work with 425 w rms? Should I still plan on adding polyfill? Also, I've never used polyfill before, but I did use about 1" of fiberglass insulation on my last box. I assume polyfill is just polyester pillow stuffing, how should it be installed? I mean is it just stuffed in there or is there a method? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the quick reply Mike. Another question; I'm having a hard time getting the amount of volume I had originally planned for, things are tighter than they originally appeared. So what is a good range of volume for these to operate at? For what it's worth I can supply up to 425w rms to each.

Quick question guys. I'm just now getting to building a box. I know, I know, it took me forever to start. But, do the rubber covers on the magnets serve any purpose other than looks? My enclosure is an odd shape so that it'll fit in my truck, and removing the rubber covers gives me a little more room to work with. Let me know. Thanks.

post pix when you work on the box <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Will do, I'm keeping pretty good record of everything I do on the truck.

Nevermind, I found what I was looking for in an old email from Mike. He stated that the driver displacement is .1 cu ft. Thanks again.

Thanks for the insight, I figured that was the proper procedure. However, I could seem to find the basket displacement, maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. Thanks again, Sammy

Well my RL-i 10's arrived yesterday, and I want to get them in a box asap. No literature was provided with them, but not a big deal. I just need to know the displacement of these subs so I can figure my overall box size. I spoke with Mike via email and he recommended a .6 cu ft per sub sealed box. I'll be running 425w RMS to each, and they'll be down-fired under my rear bench of my crew cab truck. One thing I noticed was that the mounting surface is a bit different from what I'm used to. The mounting holes are covered with a rubber "ring." The holes through this ring appear to be the same diameter as the holes through the mounting surface of the basket. So my question is; how exactly should these be properly mounted? Do I run a bolt and washer through with the washer on top of the rubber ring, compressing everything below it, or do I somehow run the bolt/waser below the top side of this ring and rest the washer on the actual basket? i hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance.

Thanks, I got a reply from Mike this morning. I have to say this is by far the best customer service, or at least the most personal service I've received from an electronics company. So just out of curiosity, who exactly is Mike? Thanks again, Sammy

Yeah, that's what I was asking. Do you have an actual email address for him or do I just use the online form on their web site?

Through their online form?

Okay, dumb question perhaps, but I'm a little confused with the purchase process on SS's site. I ordered the two RL's, but it never asked for any shipping options nor any billing info (ie credit card or pay pal info.) All I got was an email? How exactly do they operate their online sales? BTW, I already shot them an email using their online form, but I figured I'd ask yall as well. Thanks, Sammy